Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $56,620 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.22
10th percentile $48,910
90th percentile $56,630
Employed locally 130
National median $58,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,910
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $56,620
    75th
    $56,630
    90th
    $56,630

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary vs area income 97% Median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $105,520
    Alabama $85,260
    Billings, MT $83,390
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,340
    Alaska $83,330
    Corpus Christi, TX $81,920

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,870
    Light Truck Drivers$38,100
    Bus Drivers, School$30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Charleston, WV is $27.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salaries?

    The median Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders salary in Charleston, WV is 2.5% below the national median of $58,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders in Charleston?

    Entry-level Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders (10th percentile) earn around $48,910 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.